International Economic Relations Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: International Economic Relations
Module code: W3-MS-S2-MSG
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the module is to familiarize students with the issues of economic and social relations, their evolution, and their causes and consequences. Students will become familiar with the following issues: theories of international exchange, the role of foreign trade in the economy, the mechanism of devaluation and depreciation and revaluation and appreciation, state trade policy measures, the balance of payments of a country, the concept of the international division of labour, and international monetary and financial relations.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the constant changes in the international environment and the need to constantly replenish his knowledge, especially in the area of international economic relations. [MSG_K01]
 MS_2_K04 [3/5] MS_2_K05 [2/5]
The student is able to identify and analyze the causes and consequences of economic policies carried out by governments in the international context, he communicates the results of his research clearly and reliably, also in a foreign language. [MSG_U01]
 MS_2_U01 [3/5] MS_2_U02 [3/5] MS_2_U03 [4/5] MS_2_U07 [4/5]
The student uses knowledge of international economic relations to analyze economic phenomena in the international environment and understands the links between economic processes and political and social phenomena. [MSG_U02]
 MS_2_U01 [4/5] MS_2_U10 [3/5]
The student knows and understands economic categories in regard to international economic relations and the world economy. [MSG_W01]
 MS_2_W02 [3/5] MS_2_W08 [3/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the concepts and theories of international economic relations and understands the mechanisms of the international economy. [MSG_W02]
 MS_2_W08 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S2-MSG_C] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work MSG_K01 MSG_U01 MSG_U02
lecture [W3-MS-S2_MSG_W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam MSG_W01 MSG_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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